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Push to promote is building: includes chart

Survey shows freedom to deal independently with clients has dropped in the past year

Wellington West goes out for success: includes chart

Winnipeg-based firm shuns in-house research; others have done well by building from inside

Employers’ efforts appreciated: includes chart

Ratings are better this year than last for most companies. But some brokers seem unaware of what employers are offering

Brokers focus on insurance: includes chart

Meanwhile, those who offer planning advice still far ahead of those who actually have the training

A tale of two smaller brokerages

Wellington West finished on top; First Associates next to last

Brokers older, more experienced and wealthier: includes chart

Survey shows brokers benefiting from a gradual switch to high net-worth clients and more asset-based compensation

How we create the Brokerage Report Card

A rundown of the steps taken to survey the industry across Canada

Scores improve in most categories: includes Main Chart

It may be the improved markets, but advisors are in better spirits — and giving better grades

Account statements pilloried – again

Advisors continue to give their firms low scores when it comes to informing clients

Small but independent

Brokers at smaller firms revel in their freedom and flexibility

Brokers shy away from U.S. research: includes chart

For first time in six years, Canadian research ranks higher as scandals in U.S. may have taken toll

Advisors would switch for money: includes chart

Canaccord grid is “tops,” but bank-owned firms’ payout structures come under fire

Public image a definite strength in a weak market

How do smaller firms catch clients’ attention when the larger firms are backed by brand-name banks?

Sound business plan crucial for success: includes chart

A good place to work often comes with a good corporate strategy, but not always the best payout

A dearth of designations among brokers: includes chart

Designations are not mandatory

Berkshire, Dundee hold the stage with the pros

In their first year in the Brokerage Report Card, two firms each take top marks in one category

TD Waterhouse stages turnaround: includes chart

Individual ratings improve in 25 of the 27 areas covered

Death, taxes, and Edward Jones in first spot: includes chart

Brokerage firm dominates annual survey for yet another year, and has no plans to relinquish the title

Brokers savage Wood Gundy

The Loser

Preparing the report card: includes main chart

Our Method

Whales vs the small fry: includes chart

The industry is becoming polarized between two types of brokers: big producers and small players

Rankings reflect market fallout

BMO Nesbitt Burns tops for Canadian research; Edward Jones best for the U.S.

Broker quotes 2

Quotes from the industry

  • By: _ _
  • April 27, 2002 November 6, 2019
  • 13:16

Brand-name blues

Some bank-owned brokers worry about losing clients, but others feel bank's name is a positive

Nobody loves the advertising

Brokers, especially at bank-owned firms, say marketing plans do little good for the individual advisor